Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele equal major records at US Open, Rory McIlroy starts strong
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele both equal the best-ever rounds in a major tournament during the opening day of the 2023 US Open.
Jun 16, 09:41
How far have LIV players dropped down World Golf Rankings?
After the conclusion of the first season of LIV Golf, Sports Mole takes a look at how far their respective players have dropped down the World Golf Rankings since leaving the PGA Tour.
Oct 31, 14:30
Preview: The Open Championship - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews The 150th Open Championship at St Andrews, including predictions and a course guide.
Jul 12, 11:00
How did the LIV Golf players fare at US Open?
A week on from the first tournament of the controversial LIV Golf Series, how did their representatives fare at the US Open at Brookline?
Jun 20, 10:30
Charl Schwartzel wins first LIV Golf event
South Africa's Charl Schwartzel wins the first LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club in England.
Jun 11, 19:32
Louis Oosthuizen sets new Open record to claim halfway lead
The South African added a 65 to his opening 64 for a total of 129 after the first two rounds.
Jul 16, 21:08
Collin Morikawa sees funny side of missing historic record at Open
The Open debutant was one stroke outside the course record at Royal St George's and two off the lowest round in a major.
Jul 16, 16:58
Collin Morikawa just misses out on record during Open day two
The American completed his second-round in 64 to move to nine under par overall.
Jul 16, 14:05
Jordan Spieth: 'Similarities to Birkdale giving me confidence boost'
The American has not won a major since lifting the Claret Jug on the Southport links four years ago.
Jul 15, 17:10
The Open day one: The battle begins for Claret Jug
The Open gets under way on Thursday morning.
Jul 15, 08:17
Phil Mickelson in the ascendancy during historic PGA bid
Rory McIlroy put the finishing touches to a disappointing third round of 74 on Saturday.
May 22, 22:20
US PGA Championship day two: Phil Mickelson produces exemplary showing
World number one Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele all missed the halfway cut.
May 22, 09:10
Phil Mickelson eyeing historic US PGA Championship win
Phil Mickelson and Oosthuizen share the lead on five under par.
May 22, 09:09
Phil Mickelson chasing history at US PGA Championship
The 50-year-old would become the oldest winner in major history if he seals victory at Kiawah Island.
May 21, 22:01
Phil Mickelson sets clubhouse target amid tough conditions
The 50-year-old carded a second round of 69 in the 103rd US PGA Championship and set the clubhouse target on five under par.
May 21, 18:58
Branden Grace leads the way on day two at Kiawah Island
The South African established a two-shot advantage on five under at Kiawah Island.
May 21, 17:02
Fowler blows five-shot lead, but hits back to seal victory in Phoenix
Fowler held off the challenge of Branden Grace to clinch victory.
Feb 3, 23:29
Francesco Molinari clinches two-shot win at PGA Championship
Francesco Molinari wins his fifth European Tour title by carding a final-day 68 at the PGA Championship to finish above overnight leader Rory McIlroy.
May 27, 21:50
Who can challenge Dustin Johnson at the US Open?
Defending champion Dustin Johnson is the bookmakers' favourite heading into the 2017 US Open, but who can challenge the world number one at Erin Hills?
May 12, 16:40
Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson miss cut in New Orleans
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson are out of the New Orleans Classic team event after a second-round 66 saw them fail to make the cut.
Apr 29, 09:58
Tyrrell Hatton heads congested leaderboard at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
England's Tyrrell Hatton shoots a third-round 68 to establish a narrow lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Jan 21, 12:59
Henrik Stenson opens lead at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Henrik Stenson hits an eight-under-par round of 64 to move into the lead after the first day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Jan 19, 16:11
Brandon Stone eases to victory in Alfred Dunhill Championship
Brandon Stone powers to a seven-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
Dec 4, 16:52
Brandon Stone powers three shots ahead at Alfred Dunhill Championship
Brandon Stone moves further ahead at the top of the Alfred Dunhill Championship standings thanks to a round of 66, ending the day three shots ahead of the chasing pack.
Dec 3, 19:12
Brandon Stone edges ahead at Alfred Dunhill Championship
South Africa's Brandon Stone establishes a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Dec 2, 16:44
Ross Fisher heads Nedbank Challenge leaderboard
England's Ross Fisher is one of three players to top the leaderboard after the opening round of the Nedbank Challenge.
Nov 10, 18:25
Jimmy Walker holds nerve to win US PGA Championship
World number 48 Jimmy Walker holds off a late charge from Jason Day to win the US PGA Championship.
Aug 1, 00:26
Alex Noren finishes strongly to take Scottish Open lead
Alex Noren produces a strong finish on day two of the Scottish Open to usurp Danny Lee at the summit.
Jul 8, 20:11
Scott Hend, Felipe Aguilar hold advantage at Scottish Open
Scott Hend and Felipe Aguilar share the lead after the opening round of the Scottish Open in Aberdeen.
Jul 7, 19:37
Shane Lowry withdraws from Rio Olympics due to medical advice
Shane Lowry joins the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day in pulling out of the Rio Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus.
Jun 28, 22:20
Branden Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika virus scare
Branden Grace opts out of representing South Africa at the Olympic Games "due to the risk posed by the Zika virus".
Jun 24, 15:58
Dustin Johnson moves ahead of Rory McIlroy in world rankings
Dustin Johnson's win at the US Open sees him move into third position in the World Golf Rankings, with Rory McIlroy down to fourth for the first time in two years.
Jun 20, 11:29
Dustin Johnson defies controversy to claim US Open triumph
Dustin Johnson claims the US Open to win his first Major crown but the final round at Oakmont is marred by controversy.
Jun 20, 09:19
Shane Lowry holds advantage at US Open
Irishman Shane Lowry builds a two-shot lead at the US Open before play is suspended with four holes remaining of his third round.
Jun 19, 09:38
Branden Grace pips Luke Donald to victory at RBC Heritage
Branden Grace wins his first PGA Tour title, pipping overnight leader Luke Donald to the RBC Heritage crown on the final day.
Apr 18, 09:14
Luke Donald, Branden Grace share first-round lead in RBC Heritage
Luke Donald and Branden Grace share the RBC Heritage lead after the first round, while world number one Jason Day is one shot off the pace.
Apr 15, 10:02
Paul Lawrie extends lead ahead of final Qatar Masters round
Paul Lawrie battles windy conditions to post a third-round 70 and extend his lead at the top of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters leaderboard to two shots.
Jan 29, 15:17
Pablo Larrazabal, Louis Oosthuizen set early pace at Qatar Masters
Pablo Larrazabal and Louis Oosthuizen both shoot bogey-free 65s in the first round to share the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters lead in Doha.
Jan 27, 17:09
American amateur Bryson DeChambeau takes lead at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
American amateur Bryson DeChambeau fires an opening-round eight-under-par 64 to lead the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by one shot.
Jan 21, 16:35
